Abstract
Decision making to improve energy sustainability requires scientifically information based on sustainability. Since there are different sustainability targets and specific decision problems in this regard, hence to achieve these targets or solve these problems, relevant sustainability indicators are needed. In this study, is investigated and developed a variety of applicable indicators to enhance sustainable energy development index. Indeed, the main aim of this study is to present new effective indicators related to sustainable development goals, investigating the most important challenges related to energy sustainability. Additionally, this work is following to find the main gaps which are as obstacles in achieving energy sustainability for 12 different countries. To do this, firstly the required data from international energy agency (IEA) and world bank gathered and then is analyzed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 375-383 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Energy Reports |
| Volume | 5 |
| Early online date | 25 Mar 2019 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 01 Nov 2019 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Energy sustainability
- Indicators
- Normalization
- Sub-indicators